From market to kitchen

Lincoln restaurant chef Jenn Louis gives advice on how to turn a trip to the farmers market into a stunningly simple spring supper for friends.

Tour of Remodeled Homes

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The Tour of Remodeled Homes is helpful. Instead of getting lost in an infinite exploration of virtual remodel sites, you can walk through actual remodeled houses.  

Public raising

raisingCome witness the spectacular feat of an entire timber frame home being raised in Lake Oswego, just like the barn raisings of yesteryear.

Bonsai Whack-n-Chat

bonsaiWho could resist the charm of diminutive trees? Learn how to be a bonsai master in this demonstration at Dennis’ 7 Dees.

Mosaics add flair, personality to your space

Mosaic-1---stairsMy stairs are pretty cool. People like the risers, as they are colorful, broken tile mosaics. I did not create these mosaics myself. I can’t even cut paper. I can, however, come up with lots of ideas. Read on for a few variations on this effect for those of you who would like to jazz up an area of your home.

Marilyn in the bedroom

51OjpPNzSL._SL500_AA300_Downton Abbey is all pretty and precious. And we love it. Still, there are times when a homebody needs to Smash through the prim Victoriana to indulge in the steamy sensuality that was Marilyn Monroe.